You’re in your second year of college. You’re in a difficult course that feels way over your head. A friend suggests you drop that class, and take fewer courses in the coming year, so that you won’t feel so much pressure.

You decide to:

Option 1:
Stick with the course and “tough it out” on your own.
Option 2:
Drop that course and aim to graduate in 5 years instead.
Option 3:
Make some adjustments but stay on track to finish in 4 years.